Deuteronomy 18:19

Modern

And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.

Traditional

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.

Literal

And it shall come to pass that whoever will not listen to My words, which he speaks in My name, I will require it of him.

Latin

Qui autem verba ejus, quæ loquetur in nomine meo, audire noluerit, ego ultor existam.

Hebrew

English

And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.

To refuse to listen to the spokesman of the Lord is to refuse to listen to the Lord himself. God speaks through his chosen messengers.

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 3:22–23
For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.
Hebrews 2:3
…how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
Hebrews 12:25–26
See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
Hebrews 10:26
If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,
Hebrews 3:7
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
Mark 16:16
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.